Antarctic Pioneers
Antarctic Pioneers
1963•28m•G•Documentary•Adventure
The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica
Presented by explorer Frank Hurley in his final film appearance, this documentary chronicles Australia's role in the scientific exploration of Antarctica and the hardships the pioneers endured. Using archival footage, this film spans from 1911, following Sir Douglas Mawson's first expedition, to Phillip Law establishing the continent's first permanent research station in 1954.
Frank Hurley · Director
Phillip Garth Law · Director
StatusReleased
Runtime28m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 1963
StatusReleased
Runtime28m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 1963
Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
Actors
Frank Hurley
Self - Narrator/Interviewee
John West
Self - Narrator/Presenter
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